President Joe Biden. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Northwest

Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest

The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

News

Buckley awards road contracts, raises some employee hours and salaries

The measure to change employee compensation drew much of the night’s debate.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | April 20

A story cutoff, an update on a civil death suit, and the wrong usage of “Democrat”.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still 
The Enumclaw community gathered on the high school’s track last Friday to run thirteen laps — or 5 kilometers — to help raise money for World Relief Seattle and goes to aid Ukraine refugees. As of April 17, more than $1,800 was raised.

Life

Photo gallery: Running to support Ukrainian refugees

Dozens of locals, from EHS students to school board officials and community members raised about $1,800 for World…

Leading the charge for the undefeated Enumclaw High girls' tennis team is junior Macy Furtwangler, the reigning league MVP. In this photo from an early-season match she races to the net to secure another point. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Sports

Enumclaw Girls Tennis undefeated with four regular season games left

But a tough match against Fife may end their victory streak.

Howard Hanson Dam reservoir along the Green River. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

News

Howard Hanson Dam receives $220 million for fish passage

For endangered salmon in the Green River, a century-long homecoming may soon be at hand.

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

News

King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

Blue surgical masks overhead view (Adobe stock image)

News

Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.

File photo.

News

Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia

As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.

A view of Squaw Lake from a 2019 hike by Deryl Yunck. Photo courtesy Deryl and Heather Yunck / https://wanderingyuncks.com/

News

Feds to rename derogatory Mount Rainier National Park lake

Your chance to comment on the name change expires April 26.

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Northwest

How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone

“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.

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The Enumclaw business scene is unrecognizeable since the local Chamber opened in 1902. Pictured the old Eagle Candy Store in 1906

News

Enumclaw Chamber celebrates 120th anniversary

There will be several speeches, a champagne toast, and a showing of “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar”.